The Macaw

Where does the Macaw live?

• Canada and United States

• Mexico, Peru, Brazil and the island of Trinidad

• New Zealand and Australia

• Europe and Asia

What elements are part of the macaw's diet?

• little fish and insects

• nuts, seeds, berries and leaves

• all exotic fruits

• pineapples and bananas

What are the primary threats of the macaw?

• global warming

• prey to other animals

• limited food

• loss of habitat and exploitation

What can you do to help the survival of the macaw?

• don't buy them as pets

• help them by feeding them

• don't use their feathers

• buy organic products

What does the macaw look like?

• Its beak, legs, and feet are black. Very young birds may have white areas on the beak.

• They can be green or brown.

• It has a very large head and enormous eyes, with brown feathers.

• It has colourful feathers covering most of its body, wings and tail.